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In Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, a multi-story residential building collapsed Tuesday. No official word on casualties was available immediately. The Associated Press reports that rescue operations have begun for construction workers trapped under the rubble. Local media reported that residents
The United Nations chief told dozens of leaders to “cooperate or perish” to avoid further climate catastrophe on Monday, as the world speeds towards climate hell. In Antonio Guterres’ words, “Humanity must cooperate or perish.” It’s either Climate Solidarity or
The East African region’s most severe drought in decades has led to the death of hundreds of animals, including hundreds of endangered Grevy’s zebras, in Kenya’s wildlife preserves. This is according to a report released Friday. In the past nine
There are at least 150 deaths reported in the Philippines after severe tropical storm Nalgae caused flash floods and landslides over the weekend. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 94 deaths have been confirmed and 56
Australia’s most populous state is urging hundreds of residents to leave their homes as slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country’s fourth major flood crisis of the year continues. New South Wales authorities are urging residents of the regional towns
As the country mourned the deadliest tragedy in years and tried to cope with its aftermath, the death toll from the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul has risen to 154, including 26 foreigners. According to officials at the Central Disaster
To reduce coal consumption and gain greater energy independence, Poland chose the US government and Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power plant. For the plant in Pomerania province near the Baltic Sea coast, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Poland
A terrorist attack targeting Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, has been strongly condemned by the United Nations. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, extended his sincere condolences to the family
A disaster agency in the Philippines reported on Saturday that Tropical Storm Nalgae caused 72 deaths in the southern provinces due to floods and landslides. The most affected province was Maguindanao with 67 deaths. This was followed by Sultan Kudarat
As Britain’s third prime minister in two months, Rishi Sunak faces the greatest challenges any new leader can face. These include a mounting economic crisis, a warring political party, and a deeply divided country. As reported by Reuters, King Charles